Electronics and Embedded Engineer

Location: Bangalore (ARTgarage)

About Us

Idle Robotics is a Bengaluru-based startup with the ambitious mission to become the intelligence layer powering all autonomous systems. We believe the future of AI is physical, and the first step is giving machines the ability to perceive the world. We are building a foundational layer of visual intelligence that is, in effect, the "visual cortex" for robots, allowing them to perceive, navigate, and act intelligently. Our dual-use approach means you will contribute to high-impact work, from GPS-denied navigation for defense drones to scalable software for global industrial automation. If you are passionate about robotics computer vision and pushing the boundaries of Physical AI, we invite you to build the core technology with us.

Role Summary

As our Electronics and Embedded Engineer , you will work across sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and embedded communication layers to deliver reliable and high-performance hardware integration. This is a hands-on role where you will develop firmware, optimize embedded performance, integrate hardware modules, and support rapid prototyping from concept to deployment. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ship robust and production-ready embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and validate sensors such as IMUs, GPS, LiDAR, and cameras, and develop PWM and actuator control systems
• Implement embedded bootloaders including DFU and OTA updates while optimizing for low power, real-time behavior, and memory constraints
• Develop C and C++ firmware on ARM Cortex-M MCUs and Embedded Linux SoCs, and use ESP32 or Arduino for rapid prototyping
• Implement and debug communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, Modbus, and RS-485 along with BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, Zigbee, and UWB
• Use JTAG and SWD tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded toolchains such as GCC, CMake, Keil, and IAR
• Produce clear documentation, collaborate across teams, and follow iterative prototyping workflows
• Support domain-specific systems including CAN networking, ISO 26262 workflows, AUTOSAR, and robotics motor control and sensor fusion
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded firmware
• Experience with SoM and ARM Cortex-M platforms such as Jetson Orin, STM32, NXP, TI, or Nordic
• Hands-on experience integrating sensors, actuators, and embedded peripherals
• Working knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and RS-485
• Strong documentation and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to work on site during hardware bring-up and validation
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC, RFID, LoRa, Zigbee, or UWB
• Experience with JTAG or SWD debugging tools and oscilloscopes
• Experience in robotics including motor control and sensor fusion
• Exposure to Embedded Linux development or device drivers
• Prior startup or rapid-iteration prototyping experience
  
  

Why Build With Us?

• Collaborate directly with IIT/IISc founders in a high-density engineering environment
• Develop dual-use technology for national defense (GPS-denied navigation) and industrial automation
• Solve complex "zero-to-one" problems in Physical AI and autonomous systems
• Receive substantial ESOPs and influence as a core team member
• Access competitive compensation, paid time off, and a growth-focused culture
  
  

ARTPARK @ IISc : Innovation factory for next-gen robotics & AI

ARTPARK is India's leading deep-tech venture builder and incubator focused on robotics, connected autonomous systems, and AI. Leveraging our unique facilities and ecosystems, we strive to provide meaningful support to very early-stage startups building deep-tech products based in research. We are a nonprofit organization created by Indian Institute of Science (IISc, Bengaluru) with support from the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India) and the Government of Karnataka.